RE: Ford Mustang: UK Review
Discussion
J4CKO said:
Also, whats this "Agricultural" business, it has a modern V8, multi link suspension, lots of electronics, in what way is say a BMW or Audi a veritable technological tour de force in comparison ? dioes the Mustang have a Power take off and a range of threshing implements available or something ?
It's just another tired old motoring cliché in the same way that all german cars are well built, all Japanese cars are boring and all french cars are unreliable (well maybe the last one's true 
) It's a good looking car but doesn't really excite me TBH. I do like the interior and the layout of everything and it sounds ok (really needs an after-market zorst). Would I have one? Well that depends... If I was given it/won it's I'd accept and be quite happy... with my own money? No. I'd rather have a 2nd hand Challi SRT8 or something similar
KarlMac said:
For all the shouting and bluster its still not as quick as a 15 year old hatch
We need times...A standard Mk2 RS did the quarter in 14.2 at 101
A standard Ecoboost passes at 13.9-14.1
A standard 5.0 GT passes at 12.8 sec @ 112.2 mph
Ultimately, at a drag strip, it's about driver skill and traction but even my 98 Camaro Z28 would run 13.8 at 105 all day every day.
LuS1fer said:
KarlMac said:
For all the shouting and bluster its still not as quick as a 15 year old hatch
We need times...A standard Mk2 RS did the quarter in 14.2 at 101
A standard Ecoboost passes at 13.9-14.1
A standard 5.0 GT passes at 12.8 sec @ 112.2 mph
Ultimately, at a drag strip, it's about driver skill and traction but even my 98 Camaro Z28 would run 13.8 at 105 all day every day.
I'm definitely no American car fan, but I've got one ..... and I think it's a bloody great car 
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Size? S550 4.8m x 1.9m - Audi A5 4.8m x 1.85m - Infiniti Q50 4.79m x 1.82m - Vauxhall Insignia 4.84m x 1.86m Haven't read too many road test reviews commenting on the size of an A5 or Q50, never mind an Insignia, so shall we give the size thing a rest?
Interior. No, not a Bentley or top end BMW but neither is it in any way bad. I've been in worse mid-range BMW's and Mercedes. Seats are good, finish is good.
It's an absolute grin-a-minute to drive. No matter how mundane the purpose of the journey, the car makes it enjoyable.
Of course not everyone is going to like it - that's why there are hundreds of different cars out there to choose from - but speaking from experience I do ..... and a massive bonus is that if there is any aspect of the car you want to improve then there are more aftermarket parts than you can shake a stick at.
However, if you don't like it, don't buy one ....
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.Size? S550 4.8m x 1.9m - Audi A5 4.8m x 1.85m - Infiniti Q50 4.79m x 1.82m - Vauxhall Insignia 4.84m x 1.86m Haven't read too many road test reviews commenting on the size of an A5 or Q50, never mind an Insignia, so shall we give the size thing a rest?
Interior. No, not a Bentley or top end BMW but neither is it in any way bad. I've been in worse mid-range BMW's and Mercedes. Seats are good, finish is good.
It's an absolute grin-a-minute to drive. No matter how mundane the purpose of the journey, the car makes it enjoyable.
Of course not everyone is going to like it - that's why there are hundreds of different cars out there to choose from - but speaking from experience I do ..... and a massive bonus is that if there is any aspect of the car you want to improve then there are more aftermarket parts than you can shake a stick at.
However, if you don't like it, don't buy one ....
.Edited by sumpoil on Wednesday 27th April 18:35
KarlMac said:
For all the shouting and bluster its still not as quick as a 15 year old hatch
Oh, well thats it then, the Mustang is crap due to two photos of a MK1 Focus being slightly in front on a drag strip, front wheel drive cars are always way better from a standstill...Standard for Standard a V8 Mustang would be quicker down the quarter mile, 13 sec vs 15 or so.
I really like the prospect of one of these. I hope they keep selling lots as I might be in a position to pick one up second hand in 3 years or so.
It seems to have character. I had a Monaro 6.0 so I guess I am in the target market.
Needed a V8 in my life again though so picking up an early E9x M3 at the weekend. I'm sure I will not miss not getting a Mustang for the time being...
It seems to have character. I had a Monaro 6.0 so I guess I am in the target market.
Needed a V8 in my life again though so picking up an early E9x M3 at the weekend. I'm sure I will not miss not getting a Mustang for the time being...
irocfan said:
It's a good looking car but doesn't really excite me TBH. I do like the interior and the layout of everything and it sounds ok (really needs an after-market zorst). Would I have one? Well that depends... If I was given it/won it's I'd accept and be quite happy... with my own money? No. I'd rather have a 2nd hand Challi SRT8 or something similar
I feel having a name like irocfan makes you somewhat biased. It's a shame Ford aren't bringing over the GT350. Not that I could afford one, but it would still be nice!
sumpoil said:
I'm definitely no American car fan, but I've got one ..... and I think it's a bloody great car .
Size? S550 4.8m x 1.9m - Audi A5 4.8m x 1.85m - Infiniti Q50 4.79m x 1.82m - Vauxhall Insignia 4.84m x 1.86m Haven't read too many road test reviews commenting on the size of an A5 or Q50, never mind an Insignia, so shall we give the size thing a rest?
Interior. No, not a Bentley or top end BMW but neither is it in any way bad. I've been in worse mid-range BMW's and Mercedes. Seats are good, finish is good.
It's an absolute grin-a-minute to drive. No matter how mundane the purpose of the journey, the car makes it enjoyable.
Of course not everyone is going to like it - that's why there are hundreds of different cars out there to choose from - but speaking from experience I do ..... and a massive bonus is that if there is any aspect of the car you want to improve then there are more aftermarket parts than you can shake a stick at.
However, if you don't like it, don't buy one .....
Very good post.
A lot of people are quick to say this and that and when the facts are dropped, they look for something else.
This Mustang has a V8! How much would a V8 engined German car cost, £50,000?
Fair enough the Mustang will not compare to a C63 coupe and I suppose most owners will know this. However, at the same time no A5, 4 series or Merc diesel can compare either.
Good on Ford (I'm not sure about a 4 pot Mustang though).
.Size? S550 4.8m x 1.9m - Audi A5 4.8m x 1.85m - Infiniti Q50 4.79m x 1.82m - Vauxhall Insignia 4.84m x 1.86m Haven't read too many road test reviews commenting on the size of an A5 or Q50, never mind an Insignia, so shall we give the size thing a rest?
Interior. No, not a Bentley or top end BMW but neither is it in any way bad. I've been in worse mid-range BMW's and Mercedes. Seats are good, finish is good.
It's an absolute grin-a-minute to drive. No matter how mundane the purpose of the journey, the car makes it enjoyable.
Of course not everyone is going to like it - that's why there are hundreds of different cars out there to choose from - but speaking from experience I do ..... and a massive bonus is that if there is any aspect of the car you want to improve then there are more aftermarket parts than you can shake a stick at.
However, if you don't like it, don't buy one ....
.Very good post.
A lot of people are quick to say this and that and when the facts are dropped, they look for something else.
This Mustang has a V8! How much would a V8 engined German car cost, £50,000?
Fair enough the Mustang will not compare to a C63 coupe and I suppose most owners will know this. However, at the same time no A5, 4 series or Merc diesel can compare either.
Good on Ford (I'm not sure about a 4 pot Mustang though).
Edited by sumpoil on Wednesday 27th April 18:35
j_s14a said:
So in reality, this Mustang isn't really offering us anything new? The Monaro and XVR8 have been providing a similar experience for years.
Hmmm... maybe a dash of heritage and lineage that goes with the name and a very, very hefty slice of style that the Monaro and XVR8 are missing. IMO, of course.I think this is a fantastic machine, and well done to Ford for having the balls to finally (officially) bring it over here in right-hand drive. Some superb looking cars on here already - lucky sods! IMO it's a car for petrolheads - not one to try and impress the clueless neighbours and who never look beyond the badge... even if it's a four-pot diesel in basic trim behind it.
We need more stuff like the Mustang on our roads.
Edited by MikeT66 on Thursday 28th April 05:57
You've conveniently forgotten that with the current trend for limited supply of in demand makes or models you can't actually get hold of one for months and months.
The £33k list and £36k on the road price as tested would actually be closer to or over £40k which takes it into a whole different ballpark.
The £33k list and £36k on the road price as tested would actually be closer to or over £40k which takes it into a whole different ballpark.
I replaced our 2012 Audi A6 Avant 2.0tdi with a Mustang GT. Mine has an auto transmission.
This obviously makes me biased, but having wanted a Mustang since I was 14 years old I can safely say this car is everything I hoped it would be and more.
Not only is it great to drive and extremely quick, its also pretty practical (fits my daughter's child seat no problem) and the boot is surprisingly large - we fitted three people's worth of suitcases in it a few weeks ago.
The car is not that big at all, in fact it feels a lot smaller than my old A6 Avant, and the interior quality is almost on a par with the A6. Gadgets and tech-wise, the Mustang has far more tech as standard than the A6 did.
The auto gearbox can be a bit lazy, but that is quickly solved by putting it into sport mode which sharpens everything up immensely, along with providing loud throttle blips on downshifts which make me grin every time.
The one thing I wasn't expecting was the reaction this car gets. Everywhere you go, from the local takeaway to the supermarket to the petrol station people stop and want to talk about the car, asking what it is, how fast it goes etc. You do actually have to get used to this as it was not something I ever had happen in my A6...
However people just really seem to respond positively to this car - I have not (yet) had a single negative reaction to it, and I even get let out at junctions (again not something which happened to me all that often in the A6...)
The downside - it is expensive on fuel. Particularly if you press on. But its a V8, so you expect that!
To anyone considering buying one, I would say - DO IT! It genuinely does feel like you're driving something special and different, and it puts a huge smile on my face every time I fire up the V8.
For the money, I personally don't think there is anything else on the market in the UK at the moment which comes close. Well done Ford for having the guts to bring the Mustang to the UK.
This obviously makes me biased, but having wanted a Mustang since I was 14 years old I can safely say this car is everything I hoped it would be and more.
Not only is it great to drive and extremely quick, its also pretty practical (fits my daughter's child seat no problem) and the boot is surprisingly large - we fitted three people's worth of suitcases in it a few weeks ago.
The car is not that big at all, in fact it feels a lot smaller than my old A6 Avant, and the interior quality is almost on a par with the A6. Gadgets and tech-wise, the Mustang has far more tech as standard than the A6 did.
The auto gearbox can be a bit lazy, but that is quickly solved by putting it into sport mode which sharpens everything up immensely, along with providing loud throttle blips on downshifts which make me grin every time.
The one thing I wasn't expecting was the reaction this car gets. Everywhere you go, from the local takeaway to the supermarket to the petrol station people stop and want to talk about the car, asking what it is, how fast it goes etc. You do actually have to get used to this as it was not something I ever had happen in my A6...
However people just really seem to respond positively to this car - I have not (yet) had a single negative reaction to it, and I even get let out at junctions (again not something which happened to me all that often in the A6...)The downside - it is expensive on fuel. Particularly if you press on. But its a V8, so you expect that!
To anyone considering buying one, I would say - DO IT! It genuinely does feel like you're driving something special and different, and it puts a huge smile on my face every time I fire up the V8.
For the money, I personally don't think there is anything else on the market in the UK at the moment which comes close. Well done Ford for having the guts to bring the Mustang to the UK.
Nick928 said:
You've conveniently forgotten that with the current trend for limited supply of in demand makes or models you can't actually get hold of one for months and months.
The £33k list and £36k on the road price as tested would actually be closer to or over £40k which takes it into a whole different ballpark.
Not entirely accurate - I picked up a cancelled order and so only waited a week and a half for mine! The £33k list and £36k on the road price as tested would actually be closer to or over £40k which takes it into a whole different ballpark.
Mine also has all the options available from the factory and was just over £38k...
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